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I have had a box of these in my cooler since March I guess... After trying a couple soon after purchase, I was a bit dissapointed. How do they fare 6 months later... read on. More photos and reviews can be found at my BLOG PARTAGAS PETIT CORONAS ESPECIALES PETIT CORONA Origin: Cuba Wrapper...

I have had a lot ofJLPs plugged, especially prior to 2007, rolled like concrete... others refused to burn like they were made of asbestos... Got tired of constantly dealing with problems... It started to become anoyance rather than enjoyment... Draw tools are rather poor solution IMO. Yes, it...

i am posting this from my mobile so excuse the typos. Have read forum rules, if you read my post thoroughly, you saw there was no refferal, discussion nor comment on any source. The link is gone and was posted only in regards to the photo i mentioned. I have no more comments on the matter...

I am not sure Snoozer. The ones I have are still brown labeled. Don`t remember the code, as I tossed cardboard packaging and put them in cedar cabinet. I am aware only of newest line extension of Petit Cazadores that have white labels. I plan on ordering those next week, along with a few of...

Summer has suddenly (overnight, not kidding) left us in our neck of woods, so I caught the last train for a churchill as I don`t like freezing my butt for a 2 hour plus churchill ride in low teen Celsius. I decided on a Gran Habano Corojo since I still have "unresolved issues" with this stick...

Haven`t had a Pepin yet, but looking forward to it very much. Any thoughts on difference between Blue label in relation to the Black label (if you by any chance smoked both labels)? Thanks Rob

As promised, here is the review of another quality cuban cheapie... QUINTERO BREVAS NACIONALES Origin: Cuba Wrapper: Cuba Binder: Cuba Filler: Cuba This smoke is machine made short/mixed filler with hand applied wrapper. It consists of scrapings of tobacco of more prestigious brands. Place...

Hi Macion I deliberately put "heavy words" in the review, as I really hate loose draws. To me, it is like sucking air through a wide straw. I guess it`s a matter of personal opinion and direct result of smoking technique. Usually I don`t "sip" on a cigar but take deep draws, or two...

Hey there hahaha... :D Great post. Luckily, those weren`t mine that retreated to the back hahaha... I agree with you on RH and Padrons. They thrive in upper 60s and even low 70. Mine setup hovers around 60-62% RH, as I have a lot of cubans and a lot ligero loaded NC smokes in the cooler, so...

I have yet to smoke a Coronado, but looking forward to it very much. Very well put Macion. I could not agree more.

My pregnant wife and little boy stayed over at her mother`s the other night and I stayed behind. Perfect setting for a long, relaxing INDOOR smoke. So I decided on Padron 4000, being a reliable smoke. So I kicked back and lit up... You are welcome to check out MY BLOG for more cigar related...

Great post Baird I too smoke a fair share of cubans, being from Europe, but completely agree with your suggestions. Haven`t yet had a Tatuaje, but will definitely get a few to try, and some other Pepins as well, but for a box purchase, they are a bit pricey for me with extra shipping and 60-70...

Good point Snoozer I smoked a lot of JLP when I started seriously smoking. But with each bundle purchased, more and more were plugged. I used to ease the draw with poker, but that is poor solution as the majority of air and smoke is passed thru largest channel, which does affect the flavor...

Last night, I was in the mood for a smoke, but wanted something I didn`t have to pay attention to. So I decided to go slummin` with JL Piedra. I haven`t had one in a while and just poured me some Havana Club and lit up. How did it go down? Read on... More reviews can be found at MY BLOG JOSE...

On this past Saturday, I was rearranging our bedroom for our soon-to-be-born daughter, so we can fit her in for the "nightshifts". In the evening, I just wanted to unwind and smoke something I haven`t had in a while. After checking for "exotics", I finally decided on Sancho Panza Belicoso. This...